Philadelphia Phillies News & Updates
The Philadelphia Phillies were 73-58, 2nd in the NL East. Yesterday, the Philadelphia Phillies downed the St. Louis Cardinals 6-4 at Citizens Bank Park.
Not much to complain about. 7-0 lately. Steady, productive baseball. Plus, scoring 6.9 runs per game over the last 7. The offense is pulling its weight.
Phillies Game on August 24
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | T-Mobile Park |
| First Pitch: | 09:40 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Zack Wheeler (10-4, 2.92 ERA) vs Logan Gilbert (10-7, 3.35 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | NBCSP, Mariners.TV |
Phillies Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Philadelphia Phillies downed the St. Louis Cardinals 6-4 at Citizens Bank Park.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 10 | 0 |
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 6 | 9 | 0 |
Highlights
- Edmundo Sosa went 2-4 with 3 RBI.
- Kyle Schwarber went 1-5 with 1 HR and 2 RBI.
Phillies Record & Standings
NL East
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Braves
|
|
76 | 55 | .580 | W1 | |
|
Phillies
|
|
73 | 58 | .557 | 3.0 | W9 |
|
Marlins
|
|
67 | 64 | .511 | 9.0 | W3 |
|
Nationals
|
|
61 | 71 | .462 | 15.5 | L4 |
|
Mets
|
|
59 | 72 | .450 | 17.0 | L1 |
Philadelphia Phillies are 7-0 in their last 7 games, with a +20 run differential.
Phillies Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 39 | .245 | .893 | 78 | |
| 26 | .260 | .879 | 75 | |
| 14 | .248 | .695 | 75 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-4 | 1.75 | 1.04 | 46.1 | |
| 16-4 | 2.62 | 1.22 | 168.1 | |
| 10-4 | 2.92 | 1.01 | 120.1 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 3 hits, 1 RBI, .429 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 4 hits, 3 RBI, .444 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 4 hits, 5 RBI, .5 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 5 hits, 3 RBI, .5 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 3 hits, 2 HR, 4 RBI, .25 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 4 hits, .5 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 6.2 IP, 9 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 7.0 IP, 8 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 7.0 IP, 8 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start |
Phillies News
In a jaw-dropping display of resilience, the Philadelphia Phillies snatched a victory from the jaws of defeat yesterday, rallying from a 4-0 deficit to win 6-4 against the St. Louis Cardinals, thanks to Kyle Schwarber's stunning walk-off home run that sailed 459 feet into the night. This electrifying moment capped off their impressive nine-game winning streak, further solidifying their status as one of the hottest teams in baseball, riding a scorching +26 run differential over the last week. Yet, the victory came at a cost as Bryson Stott was forced to exit with a right foot contusion, adding to the growing list of injuries plaguing the squad. As they continue to push for playoff positioning with a 72-58 record, the addition of Nestor Cortes Jr. could offer some much-needed depth in the pitching rotation, allowing tired arms to rest during this critical stretch.
Phillies Upcoming Schedule
The Philadelphia Phillies visit the Los Angeles Angels for a 3-game series starting Friday.
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